Founded in 1994, Taos Country Day School is an independent, non profit school serving approx. 130 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grades. While embodying the heart and soul of a pioneer school, our program features a Waldorf curriculum, experienced staff, and a strong parent community. Taos Country Day School has twelve full time teachers, seven specialty class teachers, and administrative staff. Our curriculum integrates academic studies with art, music, drama and multicultural studies.
We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for enrollment for pre-K through Grade 8. Full details of our application process can be found in our Admissions section. Alternatively, please call 575 751 7750 to make an appointment to visit the school and meet with some of our faculty members.
Enrollment and Re-enrollment. Enrollment and re-enrollment season has started. We have planned a variety of events for the spring semester 2010: Visitor Mornings on Tuesdays (Kindergarten from 8:45 AM and grade classes from 8:30 for 45 minutes followed by an information session in the TCDS kitchen. Please register with Emily to attend one of the Visitor Mornings or to schedule an individual visit on another day. Re-enrollment forms will be available online at the TCDS website and will be sent out on January 25th. Please return the forms with the re-enrollment fees by February 8th. Student Art Show at the Taos Cow. Student art and enrollment info will be on display at the Taos Cow café in Arroyo Seco for the month of February. An informational session at the Taos Youth and Family Center is planned for Saturday February 27, 2010. Open House on Saturday March 06, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Our spring Open House will include a marionette performance by the soon famous TCDS puppeteers, informational workshops, refreshments, enrollment booth and – as usual – free parking. Library Puppet Show and Music. An infomercial including puppet show and music will be held at the Taos Library on March 27th and the Taos Library display case is reserved for us for the month of April to display class projects, main lesson books, art work and enrollment information. A lecture on Waldorf Education will be offered on April 05, 2010, also at the Taos Library.
Gala Dinner with Silent and Live Auctions.Please support our 2010 Gala Dinner with Silent and Live Auctions to be held at the Trading Post Café and Gallery in Ranchos de Taos on Wednesday March 31, 2010 from 5—9 PM. Silent Auction, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar starting at 5 PM, 4 courses dinner and live auction start at 7 PM. Choice of tickets: $100 tickets for hors d’oeuvres, salad, dinner, dessert and coffee plus silent and live auction and cash bar. Or $25 tickets for silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar only. Please make a tax-deductible donation or donate an item or services for our silent and live auctions at this event. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt and your name or the name of your business will be displayed in appreciation of your support both at the event and in the publicity for and after the event including newspaper ads, the school’s newsletters and website. All proceeds from this event will be used in supporting the Taos Country Day School’s scholarship programs. This is a fundraiser run by volunteers. Purchase tickets here. Tickets will be sent to the address provided at checkout.
